Registered Dental Assistant

Primary Responsibilities :

To assist in the performance of quality, caring clinical dentistry; to become adept at assigned

clinical and technical procedures; to aid the doctor smoothly and unobstructive. Perform

clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The assistant

prepares the patient, operatory and equipment to assist the doctor during examinations and

treatment. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients. Maintain equipment

and inventory. Adhere to all required OSHA and health regulations. Must be able to travel to all North Bay locations. Must be a licensed Registered Dental Assistant and or Orthodontic Permit Holder.

Patient Management :

• Interact in a positive manner with patients at all times.
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable.
• Maintain a pleasant, caring, people-oriented team attitude at all times.
• Escort patients to and from treatment room / chair.
• Review with patient, or parent, areas where improvement is needed and give progress updates regarding treatment.
• Give patient instructions and demonstrate when necessary.
• Ensure patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
• Perform patient care calls.

Clinical :

Record Management :

Communications :

Sales & Marketing :

Requirements

Physical, Environmental, Job requirements :

Must have Registered Dental Assistant license and or Orthodontic Assistant Permit

Must have xray license

Must be CPR certified

Must have experience in the dental / ortho settings

May be required to lift up to 40 pounds

Active movement throughout the day : sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position)

Vision : close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Hearing : able to satisfactory communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure verbal communication is clearly under satisfactory - equivalent method of communication

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment

May be required to administer CPR

Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation

Salary Description

$28-$30 an hour